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Indian State Orissa craftsmen, generally create paintings on cloth, in the form of scrolls. These paintings are known as Pata Chitra and mainly depict stories pertaining to Jagannath temple of Puri. Mainly cotton or tussar silk is used and coated with a mixture of chalk, tamarind seed and gum to give the surface of the cloth a leathery texture. These paintings are created in the form of scrolls. These painted scrolls, depicted mythology and stories relating to various gods and goddesses. These paintings are known for bright vibrant colours and distinct lines. Orissa boasts of a long and rich cultural heritage. Due to the reigns of many different rulers in the past, the culture, art and craft of the state underwent many changes, imitations, assimilation and new creations, from time to time. Much of the work of the yester years' artisans and litterateurs has been lost during various wars waged on the state. The artistic skill of the Orissan artists is unsurpassable in the world. The traditional artists still live and work throughout Orissa, producing various objects in many media. Painting in Orissa, according to some scholars is as old as Orissa's sculpture. In fact profession-wise, there is originally no distinction between painting and sculpture. The Chitrakars or artists were commissioned by their patrons in all visual arts of their times. The three main categories of Orissan painting, the Bhitichitra or the murals, the Patachitra or the cloth painting and the Talpatachitra or the palm leaf engraving have remained more or less the same in style and subject-matter during any given period of Orissan history. Etching and painting on palm leaf is one of the most ancient craft forms not only in Orissa but also in the whole country.
Patachitra is a vibrant folk art form native to Orissa, a state in eastern India. This famous ethnic painting was born out of the cult of Jagannath Dev - the presiding deity of Orissa. Incredible pictorial conceptions, characteristic conventions and vibrant colors make the Patachitra a unique treasure in the rich coffer of Indian traditional art. Executed primarily on cloth, using natural colors, these handcrafted paintings have charmed admirers from all over the world. |
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